Duranbah Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.17° S 153.55° E

Issued: 3 pm 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Duranbah sea temperature is
21.4° C

Normal for this time of year

Duranbah surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Duranbah surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SE swell with 2,121 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Duranbah this week:

The surf forecast for Duranbah over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Duranbah in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 2nd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duranbah over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
2
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
8
1.3
ENE
8
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
1
ESE
12
1
E
11
0.9
ESE
11
1.9
SSE
6
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
9
3
SSE
10
3
SE
10
3
SE
11
3
SSE
11
2.5
SE
11
3
SE
11
2.1
SE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
130
104
90
173
110
86
313
265
194
284
1075
1114
1150
1199
1816
1577
1801
1913
1840
1970
954
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
10
NNW
15
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
25
S
30
S
30
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
25
S
20
S
20
S
20
S
15
SSW
10
S
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:49PM1.82m
10:14AM1.20m
10:23PM1.77m
10:54AM1.22m
10:59PM1.71m
11:38AM1.24m
11:38PM1.62m
12:28PM1.28m
00:24AM1.53m
1:25PM1.33m
1:18AM1.42m
2:28PM1.41m
2:21AM1.31m
Low Tide
4:35AM0.45m
3:42PM0.52m
5:08AM0.44m
4:23PM0.54m
5:43AM0.43m
5:10PM0.57m
6:21AM0.41m
6:07PM0.60m
7:05AM0.39m
7:15PM0.62m
7:54AM0.36m
8:35PM0.62m
8:50AM0.33m
cloud
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light rain
rain showers
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
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5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:02
5:02
5:04
 mm
1
1
4
2
3
1
Temp °C
19
19
24
24
21
18
18
16
16
17
17
17
16
16
17
18
16
17
17
16
18
Feels °C
16
18
22
23
19
14
14
13
12
11
11
11
10
12
12
14
12
13
14
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
10
1
NE
7
1.3
ENE
8
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
1
ESE
12
1
E
11
0.9
ESE
11
1
E
11
0.1
NE
9
0.7
ESE
13
0.7
ESE
13
0.7
ESE
12
2.5
SE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.2
E
11
2.5
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.2
SE
11
2.1
SE
11
Energy kJ
130
104
99
173
110
86
313
265
194
227
3
176
173
155
1229
3
9
1403
1840
1109
954
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.4
E
7
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
10
0.7
NE
7
0.5
E
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
7
0.5
S
10
0.2
NNE
8
0.3
SSE
18
0.6
ESE
14
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.4
ESE
12
1.1
ESE
13
1.2
ESE
13
1.1
ESE
13
Energy kJ
2
15
90
100
45
30
21
11
50
6
60
147
3
3
50
440
506
440
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.3
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
15
0.4
ESE
13
0.3
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
2
28
21
58
6
6
22
6
3
2
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
7
0.9
NNW
5
0.8
NNW
4
0.4
SSW
3
1
SSE
5
1.1
S
7
0.8
S
8
1
S
5
1.9
SSE
6
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
9
3
SSE
10
3
SE
10
3
SE
11
3
SSE
11
3
SE
11
Energy kJ
84
81
32
25
4
58
124
74
46
284
1075
1114
1150
1199
1816
1577
1801
1913
1970
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
4
3
3
2
4
2
3
4
3
4
4
Distance (km)
39
0
10
0
0
1
0
0
1
8
912
141
847
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
7
4
4
9
9
6
5
6
7
6
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
9
8
9
9
6
7
7
9
7
9
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Information about the Duranbah Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Duranbah provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Duranbah can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Duranbah surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Duranbah) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Duranbah may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Duranbah is 5 km (3 miles) from Banora Point. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Banora Point. Banora Point has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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